# Kidzone vs Universal TV, Remote Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kidzone at none against Universal TV, Remote Control's 4. Kidzone also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Universal TV, Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV, Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Kidzone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV, Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV, Remote Control has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Kidzone's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV, Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kidzone ships an update every 12 months, Universal TV, Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kidzone | Universal TV, Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidzone/id1644144244/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476616222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Align Inc. (CA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590950657) | [Arc Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664850643) |

## What reviewers say

### Kidzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidzone/id1644144244)

This app transforms a smartphone into a remote control for ride-on toys. Parents can manage speed, direction, music, and lights while children drive. Daily challenges encourage collaborative play and point earning.

**Highlights:** Remote control for ride-on toys, Adjust speed and direction, Control music playback, Manage toy lights, Daily challenges for points, Collaborative playtime

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV, Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476616222)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control volume, channels, inputs, and access smart TV apps from a single, intuitive interface. Never lose your remote again.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Full TV control (volume, channels, inputs), Smart TV app access, Multi-TV support, Sleek user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and functional
- 🤩 Perfect remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Difficult to use
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 Scam/false charges

**Reported bugs**

- Can't connect to TV
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, false charges)
- App freezes/crashes

**Requested features**

- Add streaming app icons to remote
- More robust features beyond basic navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kidzone free?

Kidzone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal TV, Remote Control free?

Universal TV, Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kidzone or Universal TV, Remote Control?

Universal TV, Remote Control is rated higher. Kidzone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV, Remote Control averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Kidzone or Universal TV, Remote Control have ads?

Neither Kidzone nor Universal TV, Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kidzone or Universal TV, Remote Control?

Kidzone ships an update every 12 months, and Universal TV, Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Kidzone was updated on October 6, 2026 and Universal TV, Remote Control on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*